dip a toe into
Alternative form of dip one's toe in.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I want to dip a toe into painting this weekend.”
“Before committing to a full degree, she decided to dip a toe into photography by taking a short evening class.”
“He was hesitant to invest his savings, preferring instead to dip a toe into the market with a small, low-risk purchase.”
- 01
cock one's toes
To die.
- 02
dip into
To spend some of a source of money (such as one's savings).
- 03
dip one's toe in
To explore or begin; to enter or get involved in tentatively and for the first time.
- 04
head to toe
Entirely; completely; over one's full body.
- 05
keep someone on their toes
To keep someone attentive, active, busy or alert.
- 06
lucky dip
A selection solely at random.
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step on someone's toes
To cause someone offense, especially by trying to control something that is under their authority, or interfering in their private affairs.
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toe the line
To abide by the rules or conventions; (politics, in particular) to follow the party line.
Last updated August 10, 2026